Wines made from Macabeo grapes of Languedoc-Roussillon
Discover the best wines made with Macabeo as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc-Roussillon.
Structured, aromatic dry whites with an ample palate and moderate acidity, showing aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (acacia), pear, green apple, light honey and fresh almond notes. Fine ageing potential. Essential component of Cava DO sparkling (with xarel·lo and parellada), pillar of Rioja DOCa whites (as viura) and Roussillon AOC whites. Autochthonous Aragonese variety, aromatic signature of the great Iberian whites.
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.